Dothan, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36301
Houston County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,759
- 155/sq mi High-density area
- $50,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dothan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 155
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36301 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36301 (Dothan, AL) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.4 in 2023 to 189.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, with 35,759 residents across 231.2 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36301 reports a modest median household income of $50,125 (18% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,844. The poverty rate is 21.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $164,100 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $917; 58.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 36301 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dothan, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36301, Dothan, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,759
Population
231.2
Area (sq mi)
155
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36301?
39.0
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,125
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$29,844
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36301 ranks nationally
Dothan, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$50,125 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,009housing units
18,009
Total Housing Units
15,907
Occupied Units
2,102
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,100
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$917
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36301 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 135 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 146 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 162 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 181 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 189 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 948 business establishments in ZIP 36301, employing approximately 14,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $700,168,000.
948
Businesses
14,216
Employees
$700.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 183 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 110 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 69 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36301 vs 36303 →
ZIP 36301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36301
Dothan (36301)
35,759 residents
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
30,217 residents
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
14,470 residents
- 36375 7,390
Slocomb (36375)
7,390 residents
- 36320 3,837
Cottonwood (36320)
3,837 residents
- 36376 2,445
Webb (36376)
2,445 residents
- 36321 1,632
Cowarts (36321)
1,632 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36301 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
$84,302 median income
- 36321
Cowarts (36321)
$64,267 median income
- 36375
Slocomb (36375)
$57,656 median income
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
$54,147 median income
- 36301
Dothan (36301)
$50,125 median income
- 36320
Cottonwood (36320)
$50,000 median income
- 36376
Webb (36376)
$49,700 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36301 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36301, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,759 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36301 in?
ZIP code 36301 (Dothan) is located in Houston County, Alabama. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36301?
ZIP code 36301 in Dothan, AL has a population of 35,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36301?
The median household income in ZIP 36301 is $50,125, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36301?
The median home value in ZIP 36301 is $164,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36301 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36301?
ZIP code 36301 has 948 business establishments employing approximately 14,216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36301 are: Retail trade (183), Health care and social assistance (135), Accommodation and food services (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36301 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36301?
In ZIP code 36301, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36301 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36301?
In ZIP code 36301, approximately 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36301 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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